If your body is a temple then the most important
aspect of that temple, as with any building, is the
foundation – and according to Quality Bodies
owner and fitness therapist Matt Paul, knowledge
is the strongest foundation.
“Good health really is about getting the
basics right first,” says Matt, “which is why I’m
passionate about helping individuals achieve
not just physical results, but a better mind frame
through education, physical training, coaching and
motivational techniques.”
Personal training and therapy business Quality
Bodies operates out of Genesis Fitness Club, and
has done for the past seven years. As a fitness
therapist, Matt has completed his Diploma,
as well as 100 hours of clinical work with a
physiotherapist. “This has allowed me a much
higher understanding of the biomechanics of
the human body and its requirements,” explains
Matt. “It helps me deliver prescribed exercises
for individuals’ goals, conditions – such as
cardiorespiratory, metabolic, musculoskeletal and
chronic conditions – and lifestyle programming.
Matt is now preparing to launch a new
program mid-2017 that he believes will flip
today’s quick-fix programs on their heads.
“Over 60 per cent of Townsville adults are
overweight or obese,” says Matt. “This is
alarmingly high considering there are more than
60 gyms here.

“This program, the Bow Tie Affect, is targeted
at people who are unmotivated, deconditioned,
overweight or obese, not confident, new to the
industry, or who want to learn the fundamentals of
working out in a gym environment,” reveals Matt.
The Bow Tie Affect is a 10-week educational
course. Each week includes one seminar, two
sessions with a professional and one ghost session
(the details of which Matt is keeping a surprise).
The course also includes three nutritional seminars.
“This is different to other programs available
– there are no competitions, prizes, challenges or
even weigh-ins. It’s based around getting people
educated, involved and aware. It’s designed to
increase the expectation of the longevity of training
and lifestyle changes; and hopefully, expunge those
outdated ‘get results real fast’ schemes. This is
about fun, learning and no judgment.
“People need something new – something for
them.”
Through Quality Bodies, Matt has worked with
clients aged 12 to 70. “We’ve mentored and trained
clients through weight loss, muscle gain, lifestyle,
mental illness, cancer, post surgery and cosmetic
surgeries, the list goes on,” says Matt. “A big shout
out to our past and present clients – Quality Bodies
wouldn’t be here if you guys weren’t!” [Fist pump.]
To find out more about the Bow Tie Affect,
contact Matt or follow Quality Bodies on
Facebook.